The Settlers High School
Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape 684 m
99.2% matric 2025Public high school
Parow Hoërskool
Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
Parow Hoërskool is a public high school in Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 215 learners and 49 educators, about 24.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.8% of its 230 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% of the school's 230 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 238 | 231 | 97.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 222 | 220 | 99.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 230 | 225 | 97.8% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 215 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 24.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101310274 |
| Exam centre number | 1002228 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tonerstraat Parow-Oos 7500 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Privaatsak X01 Parow-Oos Unknown 7501 |
| Suburb / area | Oosterzee-Bellville |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100010 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Parow Hoërskool
Is Parow Hoërskool a public or private school?
Parow Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Parow Hoërskool charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Parow Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 230 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 97.1%, 2024 99.1%.
How many learners are at Parow Hoërskool?
1 215 learners and 49 educators (about 24.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Parow Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 101310274. Its exam centre number is 1002228.
Where is Parow Hoërskool?
Tonerstraat Parow-Oos 7500. It is in Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 939 4145.
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Vredelust Primary School
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Tygerberg Hoërskool
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Saffier Primary School
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Tygerberg Stem Academy
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Tygerberg Hospitaalskool
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.